SeasonMapGstaad weather in July
Switzerland
July in Gstaad: warm, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 19 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Gstaad · #1357 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 12/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Gstaad in July
Notes from nearby Bern (54 km away)
Gstaad doesn't have its own notes for July yet — these are about Bern, close enough to share the season.
Switzerland's forum calls July and August the warmest, sunniest months for the lower cities, with some years staying dry and sunny throughout and others bringing rain most days — it varies a lot year to year. Regulars' standard packing list: a t-shirt, a fleece layer, and a proper rain coat, since mountain-influenced weather can change quickly even down in Bern.
Other months in Gstaad
Gstaad's forum has a thread specifically for visitors who aren't skiing, which tells you something useful: regulars point non-skiers toward the fondue hikes and the valley's hiking trails, with the Château-d'Oex hot air balloon festival a genuine draw if your January dates happen to overlap it.
Add your own note from Gstaad's card on the map.
Gstaad climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 24°C / 74°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Rainfall | 199 mm / 7.8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.4 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gstaad in July
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsSwiss Open tennis, Summer holidays in Switzerland, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Gstaad's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherGstaad's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Gstaad in July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Walking season and alpine dairies
15 Jun – 10 Oct · usuallyTrail seasonThe summer lifts and the alp dairies open together in the middle of June. The high pastures are worked and sell their own cheese at the door until the herds come down in autumn. Source ↗
- Festival
Swiss Open tennis
10–28 Jul · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedBook earlyA week of clay-court tennis in a temporary stadium in the valley floor in late July, immediately after Wimbledon. It is the busiest the village gets in summer. Source ↗
- Festival
Menuhin Festival
15 Jul – 5 Sep · usuallyMajor festivalBook earlySeven weeks of concerts in village churches and a tent above Saanen, founded by Yehudi Menuhin when he lived here. It runs right through the quiet part of the summer. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Gstaad — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Gstaad?
Gstaad in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Gstaad?
- July in Gstaad: warm, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 19 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Gstaad on SeasonMap's comfort score (12/100).
- What is the weather like in Gstaad in July?
- In July, Gstaad averages a daily high of 23.5°C and a low of 11°C, with about 199.1 mm of rain over roughly 18.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gstaad in July?
- Gstaad has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in July.
Other months in Gstaad
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — July
Within 300 km: Montreux's Montreux Jazz Festival on 3–18 Jul, and Verbier's Verbier Festival around 15 Jul – 5 Aug.